These warm 2-Ingredient Apple Pie Cups are a lovely shortcut to homemade comfort. Sweet cinnamon roll dough, tender apple filling, and a drizzle of vanilla icing make an easy dessert that tastes like fall in every bite.
With just two refrigerated pantry staples and a muffin tin, you can have a tray of golden, bubbly apple pie cups on the table in under 30 minutes. They are perfect for busy weeknights, holiday gatherings, or a sweet treat when you want something cozy without the work of making pie crust.
Why You’ll Love These Apple Pie Cups
- Just two ingredients: Refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing and apple pie filling are all you need.
- Ready in 28 minutes: Only 10 minutes of prep and 18 minutes in the oven.
- Cinnamon roll dough as the crust: The dough puffs up golden and sweet around the apple filling.
- Built-in icing: The icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls makes the finishing drizzle effortless.
- Makes 8 portions: One can of cinnamon rolls makes a tray of individual desserts that are easy to serve.
How These Apple Pie Cups Come Together
Each cinnamon roll is gently flattened into a round and pressed into a lightly greased muffin cup, with the dough shaped up the sides to make a little cup. A spoonful of apple pie filling goes into each one. If the apple pieces are large, chop them into smaller bites first so they fit neatly.
The cups bake until the dough is puffed and golden, then cool in the pan for a few minutes before being removed. Finish with a drizzle of the included vanilla icing and, if you like, a sprinkle of chopped pecans for extra crunch.
What You’ll Need
- 1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing (8-count)
- 1 can apple pie filling (about 20–21 ounces)
Optional topping: Chopped pecans for extra crunch.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 18 minutes | Total Time: 28 minutes | Serves: 8
Estimated Nutrition: Approximately 250 calories and 3 g protein per serving.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Prep the Pan and Shape the Dough
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a standard muffin tin.
Separate the cinnamon rolls and gently flatten each one into a round.
Step 2: Press the Dough into the Muffin Tin
Press one cinnamon roll into each muffin cup, shaping the dough up the sides to create a little cup.
Step 3: Fill with Apple Pie Filling
Spoon the apple pie filling into each dough cup. If the apple pieces are large, chop them into smaller bites first.
Step 4: Bake, Ice, and Serve
Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the cinnamon roll dough is puffed and golden and the centers are cooked through.
Let the cups cool in the pan for a few minutes before carefully removing them. Drizzle the included icing over the warm apple pie cups and serve.
For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans on top. Serve warm for the coziest treat.
How to Serve Apple Pie Cups
Serve them warm for the coziest treat, with a cup of coffee or tea, or set them out on a dessert table. They also make a sweet ending to a fall dinner. For more cozy sweets, browse our dessert recipes or try our Upside-Down Mini Apple Tarts.
Leftovers & Storage
Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Rewarm them in the oven or microwave until warm, and add a little extra icing if you like.
Tips for the Best Apple Pie Cups
- Grease the muffin tin lightly: It helps the cups release easily after baking.
- Shape the dough up the sides: Pressing it up the sides creates a cup that holds the filling.
- Chop large apple pieces: Smaller bites fit better in each cup.
- Check the centers: The cups are done when the dough is puffed and golden and the centers are cooked through.
- Cool before removing: A few minutes in the pan makes the cups easier to lift out.
Easy Ways to Change It Up
Pecan Crunch: Sprinkle chopped pecans over the icing for extra texture.
Extra Icing: Drizzle a little more icing over the warm cups for a sweeter finish.
Fall Dessert Table: Serve the cups warm alongside coffee, tea, or hot cider.
Quick Questions
What are the two ingredients in apple pie cups?
You only need one can of refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing and one can of apple pie filling.
How long do apple pie cups bake?
Bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes, until the dough is puffed and golden and the centers are cooked through.
Do I need to chop the apple pie filling?
If the apple pieces are large, chop them into smaller bites so they fit neatly in the dough cups.
Should I ice the cups while they are hot?
Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes, then drizzle the included icing over the warm cups.
How many apple pie cups does this make?
One 8-count can of cinnamon rolls makes 8 apple pie cups.
Fall in a Muffin Tin
Sometimes the simplest desserts are the ones that bring the most smiles. Warm cinnamon dough, soft apples, and a drizzle of icing are all it takes to make a cozy treat.
Bake a tray for a weeknight dessert, a holiday table, or a quiet afternoon. They are quick, they are sweet, and they taste like fall in every bite.
“Two ingredients, one muffin tin, and a warm kitchen. Sometimes that is all a good dessert needs.”
— Ava
2-Ingredient Apple Pie Cups
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a standard muffin tin.
- Separate the cinnamon rolls and gently flatten each one into a round.
- Press one cinnamon roll into each muffin cup, shaping the dough up the sides to create a little cup.
- Spoon the apple pie filling into each dough cup. If the apple pieces are large, chop them into smaller bites first.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the cinnamon roll dough is puffed and golden and the centers are cooked through.
- Let the cups cool in the pan for a few minutes before carefully removing them.
- Drizzle the included icing over the warm apple pie cups and serve.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans on top. Serve warm for the coziest treat.
